Sampson

/ˈsæmpsən/ noun

Definition

A biblical figure known for his superhuman strength, which came from his uncut hair. Often used to refer to someone of great physical strength.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Shimshon,' possibly meaning 'sun' or derived from 'shemes' (sun). The name entered English through Latin and Greek translations of the Bible.

Kelly Says

Samson's story is fundamentally about the vulnerability of strength - his power came from a secret that, once revealed, destroyed him, making him a timeless symbol of how our greatest strengths often contain the seeds of our downfall.

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